What will celebrations over the festive time look given the new Covid-19 rules? By now the Christmas tree is up and the festive season is upon us. Christmas 2020 is going to be unlike any other that’s for sure! Many are in another lock-down with none-essential shops, pubs and bars closed. All of us are … Read more
Well this year has flown and suddenly the holidays are just around the corner. For many preparations are in full swing for the special day, but while it’s the most wonderful time of the year, it’s not the most environmentally-friendly. From food consumption, gift buying and wrapping there is a lot of waste. Can we … Read more
We all know we need to do everything we can to help the planet. So, we try to walk everywhere and ditch the car, some of us only shop local and aim for zero food waste. We take own bags to shop and say a plain NO to plastic straws and takeaway cups… BUT can … Read more
Every UK household produces over 1 tonne of waste each year – in other terms the weight of a small car. It is said that in less than 2 hours the UK produces enough waste to fill the Albert Hall – I’m not sure I can even get my head round that! But to break … Read more
Friday 27 November 2020 looks set to be the biggest shopping event of the year – known as Black Friday, the event was originally an American idea that always falls the Friday after Thanksgiving. It is followed by Cyber Monday, which is traditionally the online-only day. This year, because of coronavirus, more shoppers are likely … Read more
Some of us haven’t appreciated the art of shopping second hand and the thought of buying something used, for some, can be off-putting. Often, we associate people who shop second hand, with people who have very little money. And, some of us just like things fresh out of the packaging, sparkly and new. However, this … Read more
Well Halloween is unlikely going to be like it was last year. Pretty sure that the guidelines mean we can not knock on doors and play tricks. But we can still have fun as a family and dress up our homes with spooky Halloween wreaths and decor. You can still play games and have a … Read more
Our family like many others are obsessed with Blue Planet and David Attenborough has become a voice for our children and our planet. A quote from him really brought it home! “We are at a unique stage in our history. Never before have we had such an awareness of what we’re doing to the planet. … Read more
Rumage.com exists to help you shop with a conscience. We take the leg work out of looking for secondhand items so you can get on with living life and know you are doing your bit for the planet as well. We search on all the sites we are linked to, for you and send you … Read more
We all know we need to do everything we can to help the planet. So, we try to walk everywhere and ditch the car, some of us grow our own veggies, eat seasonally, only shop local and aim for zero food waste. Some go as far as to have worm farms, compost all kitchen waste, … Read more